Low mood after diagnosis

Hi All,

I've just posted a few hours ago but have one more thing to ask others. Following my recent diagnosis of Autism I initially felt elated and vindicated. It was as good a piece of news I think I had ever had as it made so much of my life make sense.

However more and more it feels hopeless, like it means nothing. I have dyslexia too and I feel I'm just collecting definitions. I have understanding now but does that matter?

I don't feel shame or stigma at all, the most positive feeling I have is renewed pride in being very different and a determination not to hide anymore, I just wondered if anyone else felt very low in the weeks following diagnosis?

Cheers.

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IndigoMandala over 2 years ago

Just been diagnosed with autism and adhd and feel like. Was it worth it? Am I a fraud......then the difficulty I’ve had since before I ended up getting a diagnosis kind of vindicates me really but the doubt is there for real. It’s not easy is it
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Eyes over 2 years ago in reply to IndigoMandala

I get the same feeling, like I fooled the assessors somehow... It isn't easy at all, you're right.

For me it's probably lack of self-esteem/confidence.

It's been a week or so since I posted this though and it"s already a bit better and the more I read / interact on this forum the more understanding I feel.
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Deleted User over 2 years ago in reply to Eyes

You wouldn't have found yourself in an assessment if you didn't have good reason to. People who feel relatively "normal" don't end up going down this path!
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Deleted User over 2 years ago in reply to Eyes

You wouldn't have found yourself in an assessment if you didn't have good reason to. People who feel relatively "normal" don't end up going down this path!
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